Basilios

Meaning of Basilios

Basilios is a strong and distinguished name of Greek origin. It is predominantly used for baby boys and carries an air of elegance and wisdom. The name Basilios is pronounced as bah-SEE-lee-os in Greek (/bɑˈsi.li.os/). Variations of this name include Basil and Vasilios, which share the same meaning and associations. In terms of popularity, Basilios has been less common in recent years, with only 5 occurrences in the United States in 1974, ranking at 5228. However, its rarity adds to its uniqueness and appeal for parents seeking a distinctive yet timeless name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

Greek

  • Pronunced as bah-SEE-lee-os (/bɑˈsi.li.os/)

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Notable People Named Basilios

Basilios Isaac Joubeir - Basil Ishaq ibn Jubair was a maphrian and Archbishop of Nineveh who converted to Eastern Catholicism during a period of attempted union between the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Church of Rome.
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